the Corpsethief claw is excellent. There are definite counters like Poison and its
str disallows it from getting Instant Death most of the time which really kind of is a big deal. But I find them to be excellent regardless. I arm mine with
TL Haywire and Just let them move up and then if necessary move back to keep blowing up armor. They will annoy the enemy with their extreme anti-armor efficacy and of course they are serious customers in melee no matter who you are. Just make sure you watch out for Force Weapons.
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